Who is the Course For?
The course is for people who wish to acquire the essential practical skills required to work within the amenity horticulture sector.

Entry Requirements
Applicants require a minimum of 4 Standard Grades at 3 or 4, one of which should be English as well as a keen interest in Horticulture. Applicants with a mature attitude seeking a change in career are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis.

How will I Study?
The course is delivered over 3 twelve-week blocks. Visits to places of horticultural interest are an integral part of the course.

SCQF level for this course is Level 5

Attendance 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time September start

Course Content
PSD: Accident & Emergency Procedures
Tractor Operations 1
Small Engine Powered Machine Operation
Handtools in Horticulture
Intro to Lawns & Lawncare
Introduction to Estate Maintenance
Soils: Formation & Cropping Potential
Plant Structure and Function
Introduction to Computer Application Packages
Communication
Plant Production from Seed
Nursery Stock Production
Trees & Shrub Planting Soft Landscaping
General Planting
Soft Landscaping Specialist Planting
Protected Crop Production : Pot Plants
Bedding Plant Production
Landscape Construction : Introduction
Soft Landscaping: Planning and Implementation
Soft Landscaping : Herbaceous Perennials
Trees & Shrub Planting
Soft Landscaping
General Planting

Job Opportunities & Progression Routes
On successful completion students can progress on to the HNC Horticulture.